Plum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 have to hope you don't get Lucy's inch then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I made some last night, but can't post a piccy either as I may replicate them, hopefully better as I'll have had a bit of practice.......they are dead simple though , not sure I can do intricate in an inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Mine took me about 3 hours to do but it was my first attempt at inchies and I used the first few I made, which weren't quite up to standard (that makes them sound awful, but they weren't, honest!) on an 18th birthday card I made for my son's girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Heck mine are really simple! You lot have me worried mentioning intricate! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wouldn't say mine were intricate, more fiddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 still not sure when we are supposed to be posting these!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 First page says to all post on 20th/21st February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 A word of caution.......I posted two Inchies in a tiny jiffy bag and an 'Inchie card' in an envelope and the embellishments meant they were too thick to go as letters. Only very slightly too thick but they cost me 75p each to post. I think flat Inchies should be OK as letter post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 An even bigger word of caution!!!! I am soooo out of my depth here I can knit , sew a bit, make jam and cook but have always avoided crafty stuff like the plague. I though it was because I am an only child and then that my children and OH were rough, tough outdoor and rugby types. How wrong could I be?? I am just not that careful or tidy or crafty (well not in this sense of the word) I now publically apologise to the two unfortunates who may receive my truly sad offerings. I was inspired when I went looking on the web.....I even went for a look in Hobbycraft There is a first time for everything. Anyway, I will send my pathetic attempts (be gentle dear reader). I am now off to look for some local classes as I hate not be able to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Don't think you'll find anything for making something as daft as an inch I will take my hat off to anyone who has achieved a work of art in an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 - oh dear! I'm sure your swappees will be very happy with whatever you've made Ms.M - don't worry! I must admit it has been harder than I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Posted mine, they are not the original ones, as I still haven't finished them , but I have ordered the book... They really are so lovely..........in the book, not mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 A lot of avatars on this forum are about an inch in size! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 You've just got time to recreate yours Emma in fimo before the post tomorrow morning.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I can't wait to see what you've all come up with. It sounds really interesting, quite tempted to have a go (didn't take part in swap as knew I wouldn't have time). Watched a few videos on YouTube and they are so clever, seems to be a couple of ways of doing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Mine are now in the post I can honestly say I've never worried so much about so little in all my life. It has been an interesting challenge (thanks Lesley for the idea and for organisisng it all) but I think I'm better suited to *ahem* larger projects. So to whoever gets my offerings, please be gentle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Posted! Forgot to get proof of posting though so I hope they get where they are meant to *gulp* I enjoyed making mine. The original ideas I had didn't work, but I am pleased with what I came up with. I just hope my recipients are They were much harder to do that I thought they would be, but I will make some again. For me, or for Crimbo cards (gets thinking hat on) Thank you for suggesting and organising this Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thank you - the organising was the easy part though I've posted mine as well - hope they all arrive about the same time, I can't wait to see what everyone gets. It isn't a secret swap so we can all chat about it if you want to. I can't stop making them now but I've been using some to make birthday cards and gift tags. I want to frame a set as well, using the ones I recieve in the swap. My camera battery is charging ready to take photos.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I posted mine this morning, and I'm afraid they really aren't fantastic. It's so hard to work with just an inch square! Argh! Anyway, please be forgiving receivers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Mine are far from perfect, but I had immense fun doing them, and somehow I am more inspired to be creative with tiny things like this - and they are so quick to do too! I think I will be making more of these, as they would be lovely gift tags for Christmas or birthday presents or similar. Very interested to see what other people have, i am keeping mine secret and hope the recipients will appreciate the sentiment behind them and not be too picky about rather clumsy stitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Posted as well. Going to be such fun seeing what everyone has done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ah, so Olly stitched!!!! My first lot are stitched, the posted lot are of another material.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It isn't a secret swap so we can all chat about it if you want to. NOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo It needs to be anonymous as I am too embarrassed to own up to mine other than to say forgot to post today so will post tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
